Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Family-Breakfast Room Christmas Tour

I really wanted the Familyroom and Breakfast area to have a little Christmas decor, however I didn't want to redo the whole room, so I just did a little tweaking to what I had.

This is what was there. Love the rooster centerpiece, so I wanted to use it again.

Simple, I just took out the pillar and added three tapers, replaced the feathers with a gold glitzy pointsettia and some berries. Changed the bow, placed it on a white platter and called it done. The napkins got changed to red and black check too. Total transformation and so easy to undo after the holidays.

I took the sunflowers out of the basket arrangement on the wall and added one pointsettia.

I use the buffet in here as my desk, so I wanted a little Christmas here too. I showed you these pieces that I found at Goodwill, so they give this spot the perfect amount of decoration.

Great little lighted tree and the Carolers are just adorable.

I took the Brown and Burnt Orange pillows and throw off the sofa, added some lime and a red one that I had and a $2.88 throw from Walmart that's a red and lime plaid, spread some Santas around with a few reindeer and christmas toys and done.

I think this is totally enough with all the red in the breakfast area and wait til I show you the kitchen, there's a ton of red in there too, so you defiitely feel cheery when you walk in here.

(Just a little sneak peak at the kitchen)

You don't have to re-invent the wheel to add a little Christmas to a room. Easy to put it all back when Christmas is over. I like that part.

48 comments:

Love those little carolers, Marty! They are so cute! Great chef Santa, too. He looks like a good size for a countertop. I have two, but they are kind of big and I wasn't sure if I was going to use them this year.

Marty love those carolers! I love that room with all the beautiful light it receives from the windows- think that would be my favorite room if I had your house! The hen all gussied up for Christmas is adorable too!

That's what I've tried to do this year too. I just dread the taking down and storing. I do enjoy having the touches mixed in with the usual decor. I've seen several of us doing it this way this year. Everything looks just lovely as always. I love the chicken all decked out on your table, and those carolers are so sweet.

It looks wonderful, Marty. I love the bright pops of red in your home. I did traditional reds and greens this year, too. Blessings- xo Diana ps. I smile every time I come here and see your Christmas header

So pretty! I love that mantel looking shelf above your table. Your kitchen decor is perfect. I love simple and easy put away is always a plus! I'm still loving those carolers you found at GW. A fun post!

This looks great -- so pretty and festive, but not too busy. My very favorite thing is your carolers; they are DARLING! I can't believe you found those at Goodwill. I never find anything good at ours. :)

I also love your placemats with the little pockets and the straps for the napkins. Are the pockets for silverware? I've never seen any like these; such a cute idea.

I definitely like your Santa chef in the kitchen -- can't wait to see the rest. It's so much fun to see everyone's Christmas decorations.

Marty,I love that you've added pops of Christmas here and there with what you already have!!! You are such a tease!!! Do you know that your kitchen and those vignettes are my favorites of all you do???I'll be watching for Christmas in the Kitchen @ A Stroll Thru Life!!!Fondly,Pat

Your table looks so charming, Marty! The white ceramic chicken looks perfect no matter how he/she is dressed. I really like your touches of red and green in your family room. Now I'm off to see your kitchen!

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